Narcissistic Personality (NPD) Therapists in Ojai, CA
For over 20 years I have been using a new type of psychotherapy called lifespan Integration. High levels of efficacy are achieved. It can pull people out of depression & anxiety in only several sessions. It not only works quickly but very deeply. The ultimate goal of the therapy is the integration of the damaged 'selves' to allow the emergence of a more coherent experience. By working with these 'states' of self, isolated in memory, we are able to find, access and heal each representative self that was hurt. We can even work with memories of infancy where the earliest programming occurs ie. wounds from a narcissistic parent.
For over 20 years I have been using a new type of psychotherapy called lifespan Integration. High levels of efficacy are achieved. It can pull people out of depression & anxiety in only several sessions. It not only works quickly but very deeply. The ultimate goal of the therapy is the integration of the damaged 'selves' to allow the emergence of a more coherent experience. By working with these 'states' of self, isolated in memory, we are able to find, access and heal each representative self that was hurt. We can even work with memories of infancy where the earliest programming occurs ie. wounds from a narcissistic parent.
I am a licensed MFT with offices in Santa Monica and Ojai. For the past twenty + years I have been working as a therapist with adolescents, adults and families. I am also a clinical supervisor to interns in my private practice, and I provide psychotherapy for therapists in training. My work as a therapist focuses on relationships of all kinds. For my clients, I hope to be an agent of positive change by working with them towards an understanding of the dynamics that keep them from moving forward and then by mentoring them to co-create bigger lives for themselves.
I am a licensed MFT with offices in Santa Monica and Ojai. For the past twenty + years I have been working as a therapist with adolescents, adults and families. I am also a clinical supervisor to interns in my private practice, and I provide psychotherapy for therapists in training. My work as a therapist focuses on relationships of all kinds. For my clients, I hope to be an agent of positive change by working with them towards an understanding of the dynamics that keep them from moving forward and then by mentoring them to co-create bigger lives for themselves.
Shana Burns
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Ojai, CA 93023 (Online Only)
Welcome! Are you experiencing an unexpected transition, difficulties in relationships, feelings of uncertainty, or are you at the threshold of having to make significant life decisions? If any of these questions resonate and you are in search of guidance to actualize change in your life, therapy can offer a compassionate private space to deepen your process of self-inquiry, gain renewed perspective, heal from past pain and losses and reimagine your future through clarifying your truest feelings, needs and choices. Therapy is most optimal as an interactive collaboration between client and therapist with the relationship at the heart.
Welcome! Are you experiencing an unexpected transition, difficulties in relationships, feelings of uncertainty, or are you at the threshold of having to make significant life decisions? If any of these questions resonate and you are in search of guidance to actualize change in your life, therapy can offer a compassionate private space to deepen your process of self-inquiry, gain renewed perspective, heal from past pain and losses and reimagine your future through clarifying your truest feelings, needs and choices. Therapy is most optimal as an interactive collaboration between client and therapist with the relationship at the heart.
Dr. Mercedes specializes in perinatal mental health and the use of evidence-based therapies to address trauma, depression, and anxiety in adults and adolescents. With extensive experience treating trauma, PTSD, and mood and anxiety disorders, Dr. Mercedes is committed to fostering healing and resilience in her clients. Successful outcomes include improved overall well-being and life functioning, as well as the client's ability to independently use the skills developed during therapy to recognize and manage potential life stressors while pursuing value-based goals.
Dr. Mercedes specializes in perinatal mental health and the use of evidence-based therapies to address trauma, depression, and anxiety in adults and adolescents. With extensive experience treating trauma, PTSD, and mood and anxiety disorders, Dr. Mercedes is committed to fostering healing and resilience in her clients. Successful outcomes include improved overall well-being and life functioning, as well as the client's ability to independently use the skills developed during therapy to recognize and manage potential life stressors while pursuing value-based goals.
Sessions with me are focused, light-hearted, insightful and I will help you to directly and immediately gain insight and healing around the issues that cause you distress. Currently accepting short-term clients who are open and ready for immediate positive emotional, mental, or relational shifts. .
Sessions with me are focused, light-hearted, insightful and I will help you to directly and immediately gain insight and healing around the issues that cause you distress. Currently accepting short-term clients who are open and ready for immediate positive emotional, mental, or relational shifts. .
I enjoy working with individuals (18 or older) that are curious about themselves, reflective and who desire change. The therapeutic alliance or the relational 'good fit' stands out as the fundamental factor in effective treatment. I am interested in developmental issues in adults and addressing repetitive patterns that stand in the way of growth. My approach is psychoanalytic psychotherapy including attachment , mentalization and creativity based treatments.
I enjoy working with individuals (18 or older) that are curious about themselves, reflective and who desire change. The therapeutic alliance or the relational 'good fit' stands out as the fundamental factor in effective treatment. I am interested in developmental issues in adults and addressing repetitive patterns that stand in the way of growth. My approach is psychoanalytic psychotherapy including attachment , mentalization and creativity based treatments.
Robyn Thelin
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ojai, CA 93023
I believe that where there is life, there is always hope. Even though at times you may feel hope-less, there is always the possibility of renewal and creation of the kind of existence you wish for.
I believe that where there is life, there is always hope. Even though at times you may feel hope-less, there is always the possibility of renewal and creation of the kind of existence you wish for.
Douglas was educated in Great Britain and brings a wealth of professional experience from careers in Corporate America and Europe.
Douglas was educated in Great Britain and brings a wealth of professional experience from careers in Corporate America and Europe.
Ventura Therapy Collective
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ojai, CA 93023
Welcome to Ventura Therapy Collective! A collective group of therapists that work with Individuals/Couples/Families, offering holistic care, trauma informed treatment, skills based interventions and unconditional positive regard for your process
Welcome to Ventura Therapy Collective! A collective group of therapists that work with Individuals/Couples/Families, offering holistic care, trauma informed treatment, skills based interventions and unconditional positive regard for your process
It is a privilege to collaborate with people on their journey to a well-lived life. Everyone brings in their own unique experiences and inner world into therapy and I strive to meet them with acceptance, compassion and honesty. I authentically care for my clients and believe the therapeutic relationship is key to understanding and reshaping a patient’s relationships with others and with themselves.
It is a privilege to collaborate with people on their journey to a well-lived life. Everyone brings in their own unique experiences and inner world into therapy and I strive to meet them with acceptance, compassion and honesty. I authentically care for my clients and believe the therapeutic relationship is key to understanding and reshaping a patient’s relationships with others and with themselves.
Katelyn P. Scanlon
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ojai, CA 93024 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
When life is overwhelming or you feel stuck, I can help you move toward self-management, joy and purpose. In a comfortable, positive and safe environment, I help couples learn to communicate gently and openly so that they can enjoy a deeply connected relationship. I help parents and teens to adjust, team-up and learn to talk to one another through life's biggest hurdles. Let's create a plan and execute it, moving from self-doubt to confidence, from anger to understanding and freedom, and from anxiety to peace of mind.
When life is overwhelming or you feel stuck, I can help you move toward self-management, joy and purpose. In a comfortable, positive and safe environment, I help couples learn to communicate gently and openly so that they can enjoy a deeply connected relationship. I help parents and teens to adjust, team-up and learn to talk to one another through life's biggest hurdles. Let's create a plan and execute it, moving from self-doubt to confidence, from anger to understanding and freedom, and from anxiety to peace of mind.
Online Therapists
Particularly a therapist who can work with your indifferent or narcissistic male partner effectively.
There is a reason why you are reading this TODAY! You are stuck, and your life is in crisis: In my therapy practice, I don’t see people for emotional tune-ups. It just doesn’t happen that way. You can seek out ineffective self-help books and mindfulness practices for that. What about you, right now? If you are in a relationship or in a marriage, then YOU are considering ending it. YOU are a MOM - Your teenager just left for college...wondering what YOU should do with the REST of your LIFE. Or YOU are a middle-aged businessman. Your search for meaning is leaking over into your family life, sucking the life out of YOUR relationships.
Particularly a therapist who can work with your indifferent or narcissistic male partner effectively.
There is a reason why you are reading this TODAY! You are stuck, and your life is in crisis: In my therapy practice, I don’t see people for emotional tune-ups. It just doesn’t happen that way. You can seek out ineffective self-help books and mindfulness practices for that. What about you, right now? If you are in a relationship or in a marriage, then YOU are considering ending it. YOU are a MOM - Your teenager just left for college...wondering what YOU should do with the REST of your LIFE. Or YOU are a middle-aged businessman. Your search for meaning is leaking over into your family life, sucking the life out of YOUR relationships.
Dr. Sarwat Waraich Narcissistic Abuse Recovery
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Brea, CA 92821 (Online Only)
You are a victim of narcissistic abuse.
You're entirely powerless. You've begun isolating from your family. The shame is so deep that you're afraid to look them in the eye. They'll surely see the heavy secret you've been carrying. You've tried to be "good enough" for him, but the cycle of emotional abuse and manipulation is never-ending. You've begun to question your sanity. You made excuses for their behavior, his "moods". You've changed yourself to appease him and lost yourself in the process. You no longer recognize the woman in the mirror with her sad and tired eyes. You've disconnected from you friends and the things you once loved. You've lost who you are.
You are a victim of narcissistic abuse.
You're entirely powerless. You've begun isolating from your family. The shame is so deep that you're afraid to look them in the eye. They'll surely see the heavy secret you've been carrying. You've tried to be "good enough" for him, but the cycle of emotional abuse and manipulation is never-ending. You've begun to question your sanity. You made excuses for their behavior, his "moods". You've changed yourself to appease him and lost yourself in the process. You no longer recognize the woman in the mirror with her sad and tired eyes. You've disconnected from you friends and the things you once loved. You've lost who you are.
As a licensed psychotherapist, I work with adults providing both individual and couples therapy. I have extensive training in treating anxiety, depression, narcissistic abuse, marital/relationship issues, grief and loss, and trauma. I also provide therapy for those making stressful life transitions, seeking a more balanced lifestyle, perfectionistic tendencies, self-confidence, and greater self-awareness. Together, we can examine how your thoughts and emotions are impacting your daily life in either helpful or unhelpful ways. What I love about this work is that I am able to inspire individuals to improve their life circumstances.
As a licensed psychotherapist, I work with adults providing both individual and couples therapy. I have extensive training in treating anxiety, depression, narcissistic abuse, marital/relationship issues, grief and loss, and trauma. I also provide therapy for those making stressful life transitions, seeking a more balanced lifestyle, perfectionistic tendencies, self-confidence, and greater self-awareness. Together, we can examine how your thoughts and emotions are impacting your daily life in either helpful or unhelpful ways. What I love about this work is that I am able to inspire individuals to improve their life circumstances.
If you struggle with anger management, sexual aggression, sex/pornography addiction, poor self-regulation/impulse control, anxiety, depression, trauma, antisocial, narcissistic, and psychopathic/sociopathic personalities, in need of a forensic psychological evaluation or testing, have a criminal record and/or required to register as a sex offender, have adult ADHD, difficulty with maintaining healthy relationships, low self-esteem, problems with healthy masculine expression, then you have found someone with the expertise, ability, and willingness to help.
If you struggle with anger management, sexual aggression, sex/pornography addiction, poor self-regulation/impulse control, anxiety, depression, trauma, antisocial, narcissistic, and psychopathic/sociopathic personalities, in need of a forensic psychological evaluation or testing, have a criminal record and/or required to register as a sex offender, have adult ADHD, difficulty with maintaining healthy relationships, low self-esteem, problems with healthy masculine expression, then you have found someone with the expertise, ability, and willingness to help.
Couples Therapy; Infidelity; Gaslighting; IFS
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CPD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90035 (Online Only)
BRINK OF BREAKUP OR DIVORCE; INFIDELITY; PARTNER BETRAYAL; DECEPTION, LIES, SECRECY; GASLIGHTING; CODEPENDENCY; TRAUMA BONDING ATTACHMENT: Struggling with the aftermath of infidelity, betrayal, relational safety violations, gaslighting or narcissistic abuse? Feeling trapped in toxic bonding, attachment issues, or navigating turbulent waters of a hi-conflict relationship? Whether you’re an individual grappling with inner turmoil or part of a couple ambivalent about staying together, I’m here to help you find clarity, healing, and a path forward.
BRINK OF BREAKUP OR DIVORCE; INFIDELITY; PARTNER BETRAYAL; DECEPTION, LIES, SECRECY; GASLIGHTING; CODEPENDENCY; TRAUMA BONDING ATTACHMENT: Struggling with the aftermath of infidelity, betrayal, relational safety violations, gaslighting or narcissistic abuse? Feeling trapped in toxic bonding, attachment issues, or navigating turbulent waters of a hi-conflict relationship? Whether you’re an individual grappling with inner turmoil or part of a couple ambivalent about staying together, I’m here to help you find clarity, healing, and a path forward.
You feel as if your identity was lost or smothered under roles and labels you did not choose but feel powerless to change. Childhood trauma, narcissistic abuse, or some other life circumstance impacted your identity before it could truly form. Now, as an adult, you’ve struggled with low self-esteem, a sense of worthlessness, feelings of never being good enough, and feeling like a burden. You even wonder who you are when no one else is around. Because of this lack of your sense of self, you have trouble creating and holding boundaries or find yourself using unhealthy coping mechanisms.
You feel as if your identity was lost or smothered under roles and labels you did not choose but feel powerless to change. Childhood trauma, narcissistic abuse, or some other life circumstance impacted your identity before it could truly form. Now, as an adult, you’ve struggled with low self-esteem, a sense of worthlessness, feelings of never being good enough, and feeling like a burden. You even wonder who you are when no one else is around. Because of this lack of your sense of self, you have trouble creating and holding boundaries or find yourself using unhealthy coping mechanisms.
Tracy Santomarco
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, #118841
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90048 (Online Only)
I work with narcissistic abuse recovery, reducing anxiety & depression, navigating complex relationships, and rediscovering a sense of purpose.
Have you realized you're breaking free from the grip of a narcissistic relationship and ready to start healing? Whether it was with a romantic partner, family member, boss, or friend, the wounds left behind can run deep. Let's work together to rebuild your sense of self so you can emerge feeling stronger and more connected to who you are meant to be. In our sessions, you'll find a supportive and interactive space where open and honest communication thrive. Laughter and tears are also welcomed without judgment as humor can offer perspective alongside compassion and healing.
I work with narcissistic abuse recovery, reducing anxiety & depression, navigating complex relationships, and rediscovering a sense of purpose.
Have you realized you're breaking free from the grip of a narcissistic relationship and ready to start healing? Whether it was with a romantic partner, family member, boss, or friend, the wounds left behind can run deep. Let's work together to rebuild your sense of self so you can emerge feeling stronger and more connected to who you are meant to be. In our sessions, you'll find a supportive and interactive space where open and honest communication thrive. Laughter and tears are also welcomed without judgment as humor can offer perspective alongside compassion and healing.
Stara Shakti
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Do you seek a safe space where your unique identity is understood and celebrated? Do you straddle the complexities of multiple marginalized identities, i.e.: LGBTQIA+, POC/BIPOC, ADHD/neurodivergent, 1st-gen American or adult child of immigrant (or narcissistic) parents? Does the weight from social pressure to conform to family roles or expectations—especially the “minority model” stereotype and resulting perfectionism—leave you feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, and/or even suicidal? Navigating these challenges can feel scary and stressful, but I can help you find the answers / guidance you seek.
Do you seek a safe space where your unique identity is understood and celebrated? Do you straddle the complexities of multiple marginalized identities, i.e.: LGBTQIA+, POC/BIPOC, ADHD/neurodivergent, 1st-gen American or adult child of immigrant (or narcissistic) parents? Does the weight from social pressure to conform to family roles or expectations—especially the “minority model” stereotype and resulting perfectionism—leave you feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, and/or even suicidal? Navigating these challenges can feel scary and stressful, but I can help you find the answers / guidance you seek.
I have particular interest in Borderline and Narcissistic conditions.
I am currently taking new patients. The difficulties that arise in trying to meet emotional needs may lead to seeking help. I am a psychologist, marriage family therapist, and psychoanalyst with more than 25 years of experience treating adolescents, adults, and couples. My approach connects to my patients with empathy and insight. This is a collaborative approach to therapy.
I have particular interest in Borderline and Narcissistic conditions.
I am currently taking new patients. The difficulties that arise in trying to meet emotional needs may lead to seeking help. I am a psychologist, marriage family therapist, and psychoanalyst with more than 25 years of experience treating adolescents, adults, and couples. My approach connects to my patients with empathy and insight. This is a collaborative approach to therapy.
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Narcissistic Personality (NPD) Therapists
What type of therapy is best for narcissistic personality disorder?
Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is best treated with talk therapy, which could involve cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, schema therapy, gestalt therapy, or similar approaches. A therapist will help a patient uncover the feelings that may drive their behavior and discover how to engage with themselves and those around them with greater empathy and understanding, fewer demands, and less defensiveness, with the goal of developing a more authentic sense of self that enables healthier relationships.
How do therapists treat NPD?
By developing a strong therapeutic relationship, and continually focusing patients on relationships, community, and connection, a therapist, through talk therapy, may be able to help someone with NPD change. In sessions, a therapist will help an individual achieve relief from their current stressors, including the treatment of co-occurring conditions such as anxiety or depression. A therapist may also help an individual to recognize unhealthy coping mechanisms, learn new ways of interacting with others, and eventually become able to feel and display empathy.
Can a narcissist be cured with therapy?
Therapy can be effective. After a serious setback or great loss, someone with NPD may be forced to recognize that they are not immune to life’s challenges. That can spur feelings of melancholy and depression that lead them to seek professional help. Once an individual decides to seek help, they have already taken a step that the majority of those with NPD never will. Still, people with NPD often quit therapy as they naturally resist feeling vulnerable, being challenged, or admitting to flaws.
How can you get narcissistic personality disorder treatment for someone?
It is notoriously difficult to convince someone with NPD to seek help. With their feelings of superiority, they may be unlikely to recognize or acknowledge that they have a problem, or that their problem is narcissism. Sometimes, they are aware that they are arrogant and that others resent them but they don’t see it as a problem because they are convinced of their superiority. People with NPD have trouble maintaining relationships, but family members and others who do feel close to them, and whose presence they value, may be able to encourage them to seek therapy.